In no particular order...
- I got an OK-ish picture of the Hunter Moon a couple days ago.
- And a pretty interesting picture of a recent sunset...
- And another Halloween-ish picture at the Goodwill (this big guy was for sale but it would be way too big for our yard!).
- My voting is done (I like to vote by mail so I can research each candidate and ballot question as I fill out the ballot). Now if people would quit with the political calls/texts/mailers/doorhangers!
- Marginally related to voting and our psychotic political climate...don't believe everything you read or see online. AI is being used to create very realistic videos these days!
- I think our very hot days are done now--we went from 96 degrees to 65 degrees during the day in a matter of less than a week!
- I am still shocked when we come across ridiculously priced...anything. Hubby and I looked at a nearby new housing development that featured all single-level homes. They started at $780k and went up from there :( Then I was curious what a new truck would cost and when I checked some local auto dealer websites, it looks like the starting price for new base-model trucks is $50k :( :(
- Hubby and I are trying to figure out how to tell a couple we go out to lunch with regularly that we want to decline their offer to take us out to dinner for our anniversary. We always take turns paying for lunch (which we need to cut back on) but the place they want to take us for dinner is $150 per person which is #1 ridiculously expensive, #2 way out of our comfort zone for the cost of one meal (we aren't foodies at all), and #3 would require reciprocity in the future (again, that is way more than we--or anyone--should want to pay for a meal!). They are a nice couple and they mean well so we don't want to insult them but nearing $1000 for the meal/drinks/tax/tip for four people is simply outrageous IMHO.
- Somewhat related to work, it seems like everything medical-related is in shortage these days including IVs, drugs, and providers. eeekkk
- Finally, while we have shut off the air conditioning for the season, we are hoping we can go a whole month (or longer!) before we need to turn on the heat. I have friends around the country who are already posting their snow pictures on FB so there was really no break in utility costs when it comes to hot, or cold, weather for them.
Wow, that is a HUGE inflatable! I wonder what the price is on it? Hubby has been wanting a big one for our yard, but the prices are outrageous! Ditto on the trucks. My daddy used to buy a new truck every 15 years and I think if he were around today, he would probably flat refuse. Glad you could vote early. Hope it continues to feel pretty good where you are! I am glad to see some cooler temperatures.
ReplyDeleteWe saw another of those big blow up things at the Goodwill today so maybe the thrift stores in your area may have one at a discount over the regular cost?
DeleteTell your friends exactly what you wrote as your reasons. And, suggest they donate it to their favorite charity. Don't waver in the decline. Stand firm. Tell them you would love to celebrate with them.
ReplyDeleteLunch--same thing...cheaper venue and meet some place after lunch so you can eat at home. Are you saving for something that you could blame for your lack of going? Meet after lunch for a sightseeing sort of meeting, a museum or something.
Those are great ideas! Hubby said the same thing, tell them and don't waiver!
DeleteEverything is SO expensive. I'm glad you're seeing cooler weather. The doctor shortage is real. We've been trying for over a year to find two or three doctors for our group.
ReplyDeleteYep our residency rates are dropping (fewer residents means fewer doctors) and finding doctors, let alone sub specialties (hand surgeons, vascular surgeons) is getting harder. Everyone should be worried about this, especially as more and more elderly doctors retire!
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